We’re Whitbread, the UK’s largest hospitality business with over 1,200 hotels and restaurants across the UK. We’re the 38,000 people who make everyday experiences special that delight over 5 million guests every month.
As a Legal Counsel with a focus on Commercial supporting Premier Inn, you’ll play a core role in the legal team, providing comprehensive legal guidance to navigate various commercial and operational challenges. This role requires a thorough understanding of commercial agreements and the ability to effectively draft, negotiate, and interpret them, protecting the business’s interests.
Location: Dunstable, hybrid - a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £80,000-£89,000
Why you’ll love it here:
* Car allowance: £5,650
* Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
* Healthcare: Bupa for you and your family.
* Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands
What you’ll do:
* Advising on the interpretation of and leading on the drafting of a wide variety of complex commercial contracts.
* Responsible for standardising Whitbread’s legal agreements and improvement of commercial processes.
* Advise on the application of laws and regulations in respect to advertising and marketing matters.
* Advise on contentious matters including overseeing small claims.
* Assist the Legal Director and General Counsel in Whitbread’s compliance programme.
* Assist the Legal Director in managing Whitbread’s international IP portfolio.
What we need:
* England and Wales qualified lawyer
* Experience in a major commercial law firm or large in-house department.
* Leading on drafting, interpreting and negotiating agreements.
* Give advice in relation to a diverse range of legal agreements and issues.
* Experience of dealing with contentious and non-contentious matters.
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